Extreme back pain and stomach pain...UGH!!!!

lopatz

Hello!  I'm 22 weeks pregnant as of today.  Last Sunday I noticed my lower back on my right side was sore and it seemed to go across my stomach.  I just thought maybe I moved wring and it would go away.  I ended up on the ER on Tuesday because the pain was so horrible,  They did an ultra sound and the baby is fine.  They also did an u/s on all my other organs and did blood work, Everything came back normal. I was sent home with a prescription for amoxicillan (in case there was an infection that didn't show up) ,told to take tylenol every 4 hous and come back on Thurs.  i went back and still couldn;t figure anything out. Anyone have any suggestions so I can get some relief from this pain?  This is our 2nd pregnancy. My first one ended in a m/c last summer, so I'm not sure if this is just something that will go away on it's own??? Thank you all for your help!!

niknak1208

Is it like muscle pain? Like you've strained something? I get horrible sciatica. Have you tried all the conservative care like ice or heat or stretches?

jerseygirl227

Sorry you are having so much pain.  I agree with @niknak1208 ... try the heat (though not too hot).  I am 22 weeks today as well and have noticed a lot more back pain, though nothing as painful as you are experiencing.  I really think it has to do with how I am sleeping.  How are you sleeping at night?  Could that be contributing to your pain?

cneiding

Round ligament pain can be very intense.  A lot of the time mine hurts in a way it feels like it is wrapping from my back to front.  I also have had back issues.  When mine is acting up the pain is in my back on one side but there is a definite tightness sort of feeling with pain in my stomach.  Nothing really helps mine.  It tends to gradually get worse until one day I simply can't move and have to lay down for a few days or more until it goes away.

lopatz

My Dr told me to go see a chiropractor. Hopefully that will help. She thinks that part of it is the round ligament pain. Thank you for your advice.

mdogan29

I was experiencing this same pain for the past 2 weeks and I'm 39 weeks today. Some days I feel pain in my right butt cheek too and my leg will almost give out when I try to walk (maybe b/c I'm so big now).  When I was laying in bed last night the pain kept radiating from the lower-mid back on right side around to the front, pulsating/dull ache with some sharp twinges -- I was worried it was a kidney infection, but dr. said urine is clean every time... I think it may just be the sciatica too, the way the baby lays on our nerves can cause problems!  I did a search online about it this morning and they recommended 'wet heat' so I guess that means warm baths? Also swapped out with ice packs. Massage really helps too, especially with a tennis ball, can push in deep. I was having a lot of pelvic pain too and physical therapy was helping with that as well. Good luck! Let us know if the chiropractor helps.

lopatz

I went to my chiropractor appt. yesterday and can't believe how wonderful I feel.  I've never been to one before, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  She said that the pain I've been having is quite common in pregnant women.  I'm glad I finally got some relief.

cneiding

great news lopatz.  Hope it all stays in place the rest of your pregnancy

ewenner

So glad that your chiropractor helped!  I love my chiropractor - he is always able to get my hips "put back together" when they really start to bother me (I've had hip problems for years, and pregnancy has made it much worse!)  I hope that your adjustments hold for you!